Ivy League schools

The Ivy League is a group of eight prestigious universities in the northeastern United States known for their high academic standards, historic significance, and elite social networks. The schools—Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, and Cornell—are recognized for their rigorous admissions processes, exceptional faculty, and substantial research contributions. They often attract top students and offer significant resources, such as extensive alumni connections and funding. Though initially formed for athletic competition, the Ivy League has become synonymous with academic excellence and a strong sense of tradition in higher education.